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Iran's foreign minister leaves Islamabad without meeting U.S. envoys, Pakistani officials say
U.S. envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan on Saturday in a new bid to salvage ceasefire talks with Tehran, even as Iran ruled out direct negotiations with U.S. representatives as its top diplomat arrived in Islamabad. Source link
'Truly exceptional person': Australian Olympian Gordon Ingate dies aged 100
The Australian Olympian was still competing and winning into his 90s. Source link
Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, army says
Militants staged attacks in Mali’s capital Bamako and in several locations in the interior of the country on Saturday morning, the Mali army said, in an apparently coordinated assault involving multiple groups. Source link
In 1940, four teenagers following a dog into a hillside opening discovered Ice Age paintings sealed for 17,000 years
In 1940, four teenagers and their dog, Robot, stumbled upon the Lascaux cave in rural France. Their discovery revealed stunning prehistoric cave paintings, now known as the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistory,” dating back 17,000 years. This remarkable find showcased the sophisticated artistry of early humans and became a pivotal archaeological site. Source link
Russian attacks kill 5 and wound more than 30 in Ukraine's Dnipro
Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least five people and wounded 34, local authorities said Saturday. Source link
In 1850, a local Orcadian surveyed a storm-battered shoreline and accidentally discovered a Neolithic village hidden for millennia
A remarkable Neolithic village, Skara Brae, was unearthed by a storm in 1850. This ancient settlement, older than the Pyramids of Giza, offers a unique glimpse into early human life. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Skara Brae faces a new threat from the encroaching Atlantic Ocean and climate change. Source link
Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls. Source link
To eat or be eaten? The dilemma facing ringed seals in Hudson Bay
A new study looks at the predator-prey relationship between the seals and polar bears. The researchers say that relationship should be taken into account when establishing marine protected areas. Source link
Alberta Energy Regulator orders MAGA Energy to suspend operations over ‘failure to meet its commitments’
The Alberta Energy Regulator has ordered oil and gas firm MAGA Energy Ltd. to suspend its operations over unresolved environmental concerns and non-compliance issues, including unpaid taxes. Source link
In 1985, a professional diver exploring the Calanques found a submerged prehistoric cave hidden for millennia
An astonishing underwater cave, discovered by diver Henri Cosquer in 1985 off the French Riviera, reveals over 500 Palaeolithic artworks dating back 19,000-27,000 years. These ancient paintings and engravings depict Ice Age animals, including unique maritime life, and hand stencils, offering a profound glimpse into early human expression. Rising sea levels now threaten this invaluable […]